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"Community-driven platform for indie founders - share your journey, not just your product"

Traffic / DR
high / 80
Backlink Quality
strong
Focus
Indie / Side Projects

Submission Process

Create account, post in community - more about engagement than submission

Best for:

Indie founders Community building Long-term engagement

My Experience

IH is less about “submitting” and more about being an active community member. Share your journey, post milestones, engage with others. The backlink comes from your profile and posts, not a directory listing.

How to Use Indie Hackers

  1. Create an account at https://www.indiehackers.com
  2. Fill out your profile with your project
  3. Post your launch story or ask for feedback
  4. Share revenue milestones (people love this)
  5. Engage with other indie hackers’ posts
  6. Be authentic - no marketing fluff

Why It’s Different

This isn’t a “submit and done” directory. It’s a community. But if you’re building as an indie founder, it’s one of the best places to connect with peers, get real feedback, and build in public.

Pros

  • Highly engaged indie founder community
  • Free to participate
  • Great for networking and feedback
  • Strong domain authority

Cons

  • Not a traditional directory - requires ongoing engagement
  • Can't just submit and forget
  • Community prefers authentic sharing over promotion